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WASHINGTON GOLD AND SILVER MINE TOUR (BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO)
“The Summitt Historical Society tour of the Washington Mine takes visitors through several typical buildings of this mine”s “headworks” including the original shafthouse atop two of the mine”s original shafts, a typical prospector”s cabin, the hoist- and steam- generation equipment, and the tramway to the “tipple” where ore brought to the surface was handsorted and…
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WALSENBURG MINING MUSEUM (WALSENBURG, COLORADO)
“Follow the battles between the coal miners and mine operators in the two-story stone jail built in 1896 and now housing mining displays. Fifty fur men, women and children were killed in 10 days during labor disputes. Learn the Walsenburg story of Bob Ford, killer of outlaw Jesse James, and Mary “Mother” Jones, labor leader,…
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PHOENIX GOLD MINE TOUR (IDAHO SPRINGS, COLORADO)
The Phoenix is an operating gold mine. Try panning for gold after the tour. Click Here for More Information on the Phoenix Gold Mine Tour [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6b2u_bO-Ao[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”39.748741,-105.565697″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Phoenix Gold Mine, 800 Trail Creek Road, Idaho Springs, CO”]
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OLD HUNDRED GOLD MINE TOUR (SILVERTON, COLORADO)
“Underground educational fun in a real gold mine! Ride a mine train, 1/3 of a mile into Galena Mountain. See live hardrock mining demonstrations. Tour includes FREE gold panning!” Click Here for More Information on the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRaBDUAXffE[/embedyt] [flexiblemap width=”100%” height=”500px” center=”37.811615,-107.577879″ zoom=”6″ zoomType=”Large” zoomNew=”1″ mapType=”Hybrid”|showMaptype=”1″|overview=”1″ description=”Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour,…